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Soooooooo my doctor told me yesterday that he does not want me to do the lap band and so the sleeve instead. I'm 21 at 5 ft 8 in tall and weigh 360 lbs ... I need to talk to some one who has this I'm just terrified!!!!

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I had the lap band 7 years ago. It did not work for me, I never felt full. I had the sleeve on dec 9 and it is so much different with the band I don't have the hunger pangs like I used to. Prior to my surgery I was always hungry. My doctors are moving away from the band due to complications with it. I am happier with my sleeve and seeing more success. Review the topic under sleeve forum for those who had the lap and and converted to the sleeve. This will give u a better perspective . Good luck.

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email me.. zacconechris@yahoo.com

ill talk to you .. i was 412 and now 216 in under 1 year

sleeve way way way better in my opinion and in my doctors opinion.. Just opinion..

Ill talk to you prvately about it or message me in here... some people are very very judgemental.. I will give it to you the way i know it to be true.

Chris

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